SHINY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē

Definition of shiny

as in shining

giving off or reflecting much light we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls

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Recent Examples of shiny Being able to break that streak in their shiny new stadium would be a bonus. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Democrats thrilled to it, giving Newsom a shiny trophy to campaign on. — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 Despite the fact that most existing stadiums are architecturally sound, cities and states are facing pressure to shell out billions of dollars in public funding to support shiny new ones. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 There were many exciting parts of your new car — the heated seats, a shiny new navigation system, three free months of satellite radio. — Lindsay Owens, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shiny

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

So, if frequent skin treatments at clinics and spas are running up your credit card bill, Qure’s at-home system could be a solid (and more cost-efficient) alternative for getting glowing skin in the comfort of your own bathroom.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Its bouncy, jelly-like texture sinks instantly into skin, revealing a glowing, soft complexion in the process.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Pearlescent particles provide an instant soft-focus glow, giving skin a brighter, more luminous look.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Mariel Barrera kept the makeup soft and luminous save for a siren smoky that added some of that SJP spirit, while Gina Eppolito handled the blush ballerina pink nails.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

The shoe features a bright Hot Punch/Neo Pink colorway, which translates to a pink gradient fade across the sneaker’s signature Opticast upper.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Micron’s bright outlook Micron delivered another blowout quarter Wednesday, but the bigger takeaway was management’s outlook on the supply-demand imbalance and the prospect for a powerful stock buyback.

— Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Food and drink Upon my arrival, I was wooed by the dazzling signature welcome cocktail made with gin, pineapple, herbal liqueur, and tamarind jamu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The hardware is gorgeous, the display is dazzling, and the performance is great for productivity tasks.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

The Mini Glow Pro is compact and portable, combining red and blue light therapy, therapeutic warming and ultrasonic waves to support youthful, radiant-looking skin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
The radiant point is close to the bright star Vega, famed as the anchor star of the Summer Triangle asterism.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiant

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